The train of Pelion

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The train of Pelion (1895 – 1971) was a dynamic element of culture and development and marked the history of the place. Evaresto de Chirico, father of the famous painter Giorgio de Chirico, using local craftsmen, designed and built among the slopes and olive groves of the Centaur Mountains, one of the most beautiful railway lines in the world, 60 cm wide, a work that will always be admired for its high aesthetics, its morphological harmony and its construction perfection. The legendary “Moutzouris” has recently reappeared thanks to the races of its “Friends” and climbs again in Pelion with 25 km. per hour. Starting from Lechonia and climbing uphill through the olive trees and passing by the traditional settlements of Ano Gatzea, Agia Triada, Ag. Athanasios Pinacaton, Argyreika finish in Milies. This wonderful route is also ideal for hiking.

An uphill cobbled path leads from the green area of the station to the square of the village of Mileon. Like almost all the squares of Pelion villages, the square of Mileon is located in the center of the village, in a green area with a unique view and offers moments of relaxation in picturesque little cafes. In Milies it is worth visiting the library with unique centuries-old manuscripts, books and rare documents from the period of Turkish rule and the struggles of the Pelionites for independence. The village was the birthplace of the friendly and ardent patriot Anthimos Gazis and the pioneers of the Modern Greek Enlightenment Konstantinas and Filippidis. There is also a folklore museum in the village.

Information:

TRAINAKI OF PILLIUS Dimitriados 186 – Mavrokordatou

Daily (Mon-Fri) 07.00-15.00

24210 39723

Ano Lechonia- Milies 10:00

Milies- Ano Lechonia 15:00
Adult ticket price (return ticket) 18 € (10 € one way)

Ticket price Children (return ticket) 10 € (6 € one way)

Access: The station is located 12 km from Volos and is connected to the Volos-Platanidia line (No 5)

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